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Alex Plunkett (left) and Sean Hart (right) both of Arlington, VA, take part in a massive pillow fight on the National Mall in Washington, DC on April 05, 2014. 9601280

Alex Plunkett (left) and Sean Hart (right) both of Arlington, VA, take part in a massive pillow fight on the National Mall in Washington, DC on April 05, 2014.

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The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at AT&T Stadium on April 7, 2014 in Arlington, TX.9601280

The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at AT&T Stadium on April 7, 2014 in Arlington, TX.

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Fans of the Pixies dance during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 9601280

Fans of the Pixies dance during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on April 6, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Hot air balloons in different shapes and sizes take off during the Philippine International Balloon festival in Lubao town, Pampanga province, north of Manila on April 10, 2014. An estimated 30 hot air balloons participated in the event, which aims to promote tourism in the Southeast Asian country. 9601280

Hot air balloons in different shapes and sizes take off during the Philippine International Balloon festival in Lubao town, Pampanga province, north of Manila on April 10, 2014. An estimated 30 hot air balloons participated in the event, which aims to promote tourism in the Southeast Asian country.

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Women play on a swing during a swing festival in Huayin, Shaanxi province, China. The local swing festival is an annual event held during the period of the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.9601280

Women play on a swing during a swing festival in Huayin, Shaanxi province, China. The local swing festival is an annual event held during the period of the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.

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Competitors ride a homemade vehicle without an engine on a downhill track during the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Lima's Green Coast on April 6, 2014. Fifty-three teams competed in the 400-meter track race, which was won by the car that made the fastest lap and showed the most creative concept and design.9601280

Competitors ride a homemade vehicle without an engine on a downhill track during the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Lima's Green Coast on April 6, 2014. Fifty-three teams competed in the 400-meter track race, which was won by the car that made the fastest lap and showed the most creative concept and design.

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Fans wait to enter Wrigley Field for the home opener between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4, 2014 in Chicago, IL.9601280

Fans wait to enter Wrigley Field for the home opener between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies on April 4, 2014 in Chicago, IL.

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People walk along the Tidal Basin under blooming cherry trees on April 9, 2014 in Washington, DC. Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms is predicted to be around April 11 to 13.9601280

People walk along the Tidal Basin under blooming cherry trees on April 9, 2014 in Washington, DC. Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms is predicted to be around April 11 to 13.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge arrive at Wellington Airport on April 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a 3-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge.9601280

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge arrive at Wellington Airport on April 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a 3-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge.

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Elephants spray water at children in celebration of the Songkran water festival in Thailand's Ayutthaya province on April 9, 2014. Songkran, the most celebrated festival of the year, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year.9601280

Elephants spray water at children in celebration of the Songkran water festival in Thailand's Ayutthaya province on April 9, 2014. Songkran, the most celebrated festival of the year, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New Year.

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Racegoers watch as a friend rides a wooden horse on Ladies' Day, the second day of the Grand National horse racing meeting at Aintree, Northern England on April 4, 2014.9601280

Racegoers watch as a friend rides a wooden horse on Ladies' Day, the second day of the Grand National horse racing meeting at Aintree, Northern England on April 4, 2014.

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The Olympic spirit is alive and well at Horse Guards Parade where men in Union Jack bodysuits pose with a beach volleyball spectator. 9601280

The Olympic spirit is alive and well at Horse Guards Parade where men in Union Jack bodysuits pose with a beach volleyball spectator.

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Aare River, Switzerland

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During a world-record attempt on the Aare River between the villages of Kiesen and Bern in Switzerland, 1,500 participants attempt to row together in rubber dinghies across a distance of 9.9 miles. 9601280

During a world-record attempt on the Aare River between the villages of Kiesen and Bern in Switzerland, 1,500 participants attempt to row together in rubber dinghies across a distance of 9.9 miles.

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Pope Benedict XVI attends a concert by the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising at his summer residence of Castel Gandolfo in Italy. 9601280

Pope Benedict XVI attends a concert by the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising at his summer residence of Castel Gandolfo in Italy.

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CitiField in New York

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New York Mets mascot "Mr. Met" unveils the 2013 All-Star Game logo, which was newly mounted in the outfield stands at Citi Field stadium in New York. 9601280

New York Mets mascot "Mr. Met" unveils the 2013 All-Star Game logo, which was newly mounted in the outfield stands at Citi Field stadium in New York.

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"Kiss-in" Protest

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A couple kisses on national "kiss-in" day at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Hollywood, CA. The nationwide event was held by gay rights activists to protest the fast-food chain president's opposition to gay marriage. 9601280

A couple kisses on national "kiss-in" day at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Hollywood, CA. The nationwide event was held by gay rights activists to protest the fast-food chain president's opposition to gay marriage.

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Women's 1500m Semifinals at the London Olympic Games

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Morgan Uceny of the US and Ekaterina Kostetskaya of Russia lead the pack in the women's 1500-meter semifinals of at the London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. 9601280

Morgan Uceny of the US and Ekaterina Kostetskaya of Russia lead the pack in the women's 1500-meter semifinals of at the London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.

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A performer walks down a staircase at Scotland’s 65th annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world. 9601280

A performer walks down a staircase at Scotland’s 65th annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world.

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Canal Parade, Amsterdam

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The boats of the Canal Parade pass through the canals of Amsterdam as the highlight of the city’s annual gay pride parade. 9601280

The boats of the Canal Parade pass through the canals of Amsterdam as the highlight of the city’s annual gay pride parade.

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Cyclists in Athens

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With Greece in economic crisis, more people are taking to cycling for their commute, as can be seen in this weekly massive cycle ride in front of parliament and around the suburbs of Athens. 9601280

With Greece in economic crisis, more people are taking to cycling for their commute, as can be seen in this weekly massive cycle ride in front of parliament and around the suburbs of Athens.

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Sonja Basic of Croatia shoots while defended by Begona Fernandez Molinos of Spain during the women's quarterfinal match in handball during the London Olympic Games at the Copper Box arena. 9601280

Sonja Basic of Croatia shoots while defended by Begona Fernandez Molinos of Spain during the women's quarterfinal match in handball during the London Olympic Games at the Copper Box arena.

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Minsk, Belarus

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A man takes a shower during a recreational sporting competition near the village of Pleshchenitsy, 44 miles northeast of Minsk, Belarus. An estimated 200 participants from neighboring countries took part in the weekend event, which featured biking and water-sporting activities. 9601280

A man takes a shower during a recreational sporting competition near the village of Pleshchenitsy, 44 miles northeast of Minsk, Belarus. An estimated 200 participants from neighboring countries took part in the weekend event, which featured biking and water-sporting activities.

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Westminster Abbey in London

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A group of dancers from the Peca Brazil Arts Company entertain the crowds on the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London. 9601280

A group of dancers from the Peca Brazil Arts Company entertain the crowds on the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London.

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El Ajusco, Mexico

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A man dressed as a zombie takes part in the "Run for Your Lives" 4K obstacle course race in El Ajusco, on the southern outskirts of Mexico City. 9601280

A man dressed as a zombie takes part in the "Run for Your Lives" 4K obstacle course race in El Ajusco, on the southern outskirts of Mexico City.

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2012 Teen Masters Bowling Championship

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Ashley Dunn bowls in the 2012 Teen Masters Bowling Championship in Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The championship is only the second time in history that Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall has hosted a bowling alley event. 9601280

Ashley Dunn bowls in the 2012 Teen Masters Bowling Championship in Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The championship is only the second time in history that Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall has hosted a bowling alley event.

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Men's Decathlon Long-jump

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South Africa's Willem Coertzen competes in the men's decathlon long-jump event at the London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. 9601280

South Africa's Willem Coertzen competes in the men's decathlon long-jump event at the London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.

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Children dress up in silly costumes for celebrations honoring San Jeronimo, patron saint of the city of Masaya. They join in a dance, “El Torovenadao del pueblo,” which makes fun of Spanish conquistadors. 9601280

Children dress up in silly costumes for celebrations honoring San Jeronimo, patron saint of the city of Masaya. They join in a dance, “El Torovenadao del pueblo,” which makes fun of Spanish conquistadors.

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Greenpeace activists rally outside of congress in Valparaiso city, against a new fishing law that may lead to the over-exploitation of marine resources by fishing companies along the coast of Chile. 9601280

Greenpeace activists rally outside of congress in Valparaiso city, against a new fishing law that may lead to the over-exploitation of marine resources by fishing companies along the coast of Chile.

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San Francisco Giants fans celebrate after the baseball team won the MLB World Series against the Detroit Tigers. 9601280

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St. Andrews University students in Scotland spray foam at each other for Raisin Monday. The tradition goes back to the early days of the school when new students would give seniors one pound of raisins in thanks for the senior’s help. Failure to do so would result in a dousing in the local fountain -- now replaced by a dousing with foam. 9601280

St. Andrews University students in Scotland spray foam at each other for Raisin Monday. The tradition goes back to the early days of the school when new students would give seniors one pound of raisins in thanks for the senior’s help. Failure to do so would result in a dousing in the local fountain -- now replaced by a dousing with foam.

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A young woman must paddle-board down a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Bethany Beach, DE. The hurricane left millions of people on the East Coast with massive power outages and epic flooding. 9601280

A young woman must paddle-board down a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Bethany Beach, DE. The hurricane left millions of people on the East Coast with massive power outages and epic flooding.

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A visitor views some of thousands of LED lights lighting up Illuminasia, the world's biggest indoor illuminations, at Blackpool Winter Gardens on April 17, 2014 in Blackpool, England. Blackpool's latest attraction, Luminasia, is the first new attraction to open in the seaside resort for 20 years. Over 35,000 LED lights have been used to create 6 interactive illuminated worlds including Land of the Giants, a planetarium and the Wonders of the World. The illuminatons have been made by chinese artisans brought in to bring their expertise and craftsmenship to the display. Each illuminated spectacle is covered in pure silk and follows in the style of chinese lanterns.9601280

A visitor views some of thousands of LED lights lighting up Illuminasia, the world's biggest indoor illuminations, at Blackpool Winter Gardens on April 17, 2014 in Blackpool, England. Blackpool's latest attraction, Luminasia, is the first new attraction to open in the seaside resort for 20 years. Over 35,000 LED lights have been used to create 6 interactive illuminated worlds including Land of the Giants, a planetarium and the Wonders of the World. The illuminatons have been made by chinese artisans brought in to bring their expertise and craftsmenship to the display. Each illuminated spectacle is covered in pure silk and follows in the style of chinese lanterns.

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Penitents walk during a procession of the "La Vera-Cruz" brotherhood during Holy Week, on the Roman Bridge near the Mosque of Cordoba, southern Spain on April 14, 2014. Hundreds of Easter processions take place around the clock in Spain during Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors.9601280

Penitents walk during a procession of the "La Vera-Cruz" brotherhood during Holy Week, on the Roman Bridge near the Mosque of Cordoba, southern Spain on April 14, 2014. Hundreds of Easter processions take place around the clock in Spain during Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors.

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The Nissan Sport Sedan is displayed during the 2014 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York on April 17, 2014.9601280

The Nissan Sport Sedan is displayed during the 2014 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York on April 17, 2014.

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Rockefeller Center hosts a display of over 260 unique egg sculptures as the finale of the Fabergé city-wide egg hunt on April 18, 2014 in New York City.9601280

Rockefeller Center hosts a display of over 260 unique egg sculptures as the finale of the Fabergé city-wide egg hunt on April 18, 2014 in New York City.

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Britain's Prince William looks over the edge of a cliff and observes abseiling by the Mountain Youth Services group near his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they visit Narrow Neck Lookout in the Blue Mountains town of Katoomba, west of Sydney on April 17, 2014. Prince William and his wife Kate are undertaking a 19-day official visit to New Zealand and Australia with their son George.9601280

Britain's Prince William looks over the edge of a cliff and observes abseiling by the Mountain Youth Services group near his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they visit Narrow Neck Lookout in the Blue Mountains town of Katoomba, west of Sydney on April 17, 2014. Prince William and his wife Kate are undertaking a 19-day official visit to New Zealand and Australia with their son George.

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2013 Boston Marathon bombing survivors Paul (C) and J.P. Norden (R) cross the finish line on the one-year anniversary of the bombings in Boston on April 15, 2014. The brothers took part in the final portion of the "Legs for Life Relay," joining family members and friends who walked the entire Marathon route to raise money for children needing prosthetic limbs. Vice President Joe Biden, other leaders and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing shared messages of thanks and defiance on Tuesday at a tribute to the 3 people killed and 264 wounded in the attack exactly one year ago.9601280

2013 Boston Marathon bombing survivors Paul (C) and J.P. Norden (R) cross the finish line on the one-year anniversary of the bombings in Boston on April 15, 2014. The brothers took part in the final portion of the "Legs for Life Relay," joining family members and friends who walked the entire Marathon route to raise money for children needing prosthetic limbs. Vice President Joe Biden, other leaders and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing shared messages of thanks and defiance on Tuesday at a tribute to the 3 people killed and 264 wounded in the attack exactly one year ago.

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The moon is shown in eclipse in Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil, on April 15, 2014. The lunar eclipse on Tuesday will unfold over 3 hours when the moon begins moving into the Earth's shadow. A little more than an hour later, the moon will be fully eclipsed and shrouded in an orange, red or brown glow. 9601280

The moon is shown in eclipse in Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil, on April 15, 2014. The lunar eclipse on Tuesday will unfold over 3 hours when the moon begins moving into the Earth's shadow. A little more than an hour later, the moon will be fully eclipsed and shrouded in an orange, red or brown glow.

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Worshippers attend prayer at the Shwedagon pagoda to celebrate Thingyan, a New Year Water festival in Yangon, Myanmar. Thingyan is similar to other new year festivities seen in Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Songkran in Thailand. 9601280

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Children play in the flower fields on April 13, 2014 in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. The fields are in bloom early this year due to the very mild winter and tourists from all over the world flock to the so-called bulb area and the Keukenhof Flower Park to enjoy the colorful fields of blooming tulips and a wide range of other flowers. 9601280

Children play in the flower fields on April 13, 2014 in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. The fields are in bloom early this year due to the very mild winter and tourists from all over the world flock to the so-called bulb area and the Keukenhof Flower Park to enjoy the colorful fields of blooming tulips and a wide range of other flowers.

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A rabbit jumps over an obstacle at the traditional Easter market at the Old Town Square in Prague on April 14, 2014. Holy Week is celebrated in many Christian traditions during the week before Easter.9601280

A rabbit jumps over an obstacle at the traditional Easter market at the Old Town Square in Prague on April 14, 2014. Holy Week is celebrated in many Christian traditions during the week before Easter.